Churches

The facade of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Samba Kovil) in Puducherry, showcasing its Portuguese-style architecture, white exterior with yellow trim, a statue of Mother Mary in a central niche, and a statue of Jesus Christ in front of the entrance under a cloudy sky.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry If you take a stroll down Mission Street on any given afternoon, your senses are going to be overwhelmed. It is one of the busiest, most chaotic commercial arteries in the city. You have auto-rickshaws honking, street vendors haggling, and the thick, humid heat of the South […]

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The exterior of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Puducherry, showcasing its distinct red and white Gothic Revival architecture, twin spires, a large rose window, and a rock grotto with a statue of Jesus to the left under a partly cloudy sky.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Guide to Puducherry’s Gothic Masterpiece

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Guide to Puducherry’s Gothic Masterpiece If you happen to arrive in this coastal town by train, you don’t even have to look for history—it finds you immediately. The moment you step out of the Puducherry Railway Station and walk onto South Boulevard, the skyline is completely dominated

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